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Quickie Cinnamon Buns

The other day I was in the mood for cinnamon buns, just not in the mood for the time-consuming process of kneading, waiting for the dough to rise and then repeating the process. So, I decided to take a major shortcut (using baking powder instead of yeast). I’m guessing my family could not tell the difference because the buns were all gone within minutes of the photo-shoot, lol!!

Ingredients

Buns:

2 – 3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp sugar

½ tsp salt

¼ cup milk

2 tbsp baking powder

Filling:

2 tbsp butter

1 oz (box) raisins

Ground cinnamon

Glaze:

½ cup sifted confectioners’ sugar

2 tbsp vanilla yogurt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine sifted flour and baking powder along with sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add milk until a stiff dough begins to form.

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

Roll into a 12 x 14 rectangle (using a rolling pin).

Spread the surface of the dough with butter leaving about an inch at the edges.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and raisins.

Roll the dough length-wise like a jelly roll, pinch seam and both ends.

Use a sharp knife to cut into 1 inch slices (about 12 buns).

Arrange buns onto lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before drizzling with glaze. Garnish with strawberry filling (optional).

To make the glaze:

Combine confectioners’ sugar and yogurt (if the mixture is too stiff, just add a bit more yogurt until desired consistency is achieved).